The Town FilesChanhassen, Minnesota
City in Carver County · population 25,947 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $566,300
- Household income
- $143,651
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 41.5
Chanhassen is a city of 25,947 people in Carver County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $566,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 90% of Minnesota towns.
How Chanhassen ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chanhassen is worth $566,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $143,651, which is more affordable than 26% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,831 a month. 84.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chanhassen | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $566,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,831 | $991 |
| Median household income | $143,651 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Chanhassen
| People | Chanhassen | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 29.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Chanhassen
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.6°F. About 32.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chanhassen since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 1.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 226 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 136 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 11, 2001.
Severe weather in Carver County since 1996
Carver County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Carver County
Carver County had 40,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,445 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Chanhassen itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Chanhassen
5 public schools with 2,311 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,383 | 20.3 |
| BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 479 | 14.5 |
| CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 431 | 13.9 |
| SWMetro Annica Program | 5-12 | 13 | 13.0 |
| The Anicca Program | K-12 | 5 | 2.5 |
Towns near Chanhassen
- Chaska, MN3.5 mi · 27,810 people · home $404,700
- Shorewood, MN3.7 mi · 7,783 people · home $703,200
- Eden Prairie, MN5.1 mi · 64,198 people · home $473,900
- Victoria, MN5.5 mi · 10,546 people · home $581,200
- Deephaven, MN5.6 mi · 3,899 people · home $935,900
- Shakopee, MN7.1 mi · 43,698 people · home $374,800
- Mound, MN7.1 mi · 9,398 people · home $370,800
- Carver, MN7.3 mi · 5,829 people · home $445,800
Chanhassen questions
Is Chanhassen, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chanhassen scores better for retirees than 50% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 12%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Chanhassen?
The median owner-occupied home in Chanhassen is valued at $566,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $143,651, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,831 a month.
What is the weather like in Chanhassen?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.8 inches of precipitation a year and 54.7 inches of snow.
Does Chanhassen get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chanhassen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)